DEBRIS, BELMAR BOULEVARD: Police were swamped with
calls about downed trees, power lines and limbs being blown onto streets
when Superstorm Sandy swept through Avon Lake. However, one call stood
out from the rest. A caller advised police the night of Oct. 29 about a
portable toilet in the street.

ACCIDENT, WALKER ROAD: A tree fell on a westbound car at 3:46 p.m. Oct. 29 near Jaycox Road. The tree also brought down power lines. The driver escaped injury, but Walker Road was closed for several days until crews could remove the tree and wires.

BURGLARY, LEEWARD COURT A caller Nov. 2 reported someone broke into his home while he was away. The man left home at 5:15 p.m. and discovered the break-in when he returned about 8 p.m. Police discovered forced entry through a rear door. Police were checking for fingerprints.

VANDALISM, WESTWIND DRIVE: A resident reported Nov. 2 that his house had been vandalized with toilet paper and spray paint, and a $100 copper gazing ball was stolen.

JUVENILE COMPLAINTS, ANCHORS WEIGH : A caller told police about 10:50 p.m. Nov. 2 that three teenage boys were setting off fireworks and tried to steal his pumpkins. They took off from the area on foot.

BURGLARY, LEGENDS ROW: A caller told police Nov. 4 that his neighbor’s home apparently had been broken into. The caller noticed a rear window and patio door were open. Police checked the area for fingerprints. The resident was going to take an inventory of the residence and notify police of what was taken.

FRAUD, AMBLESIDE DRIVE: A woman told police Nov. 1 that her credit card was used to order items from a national office supply store. Some items were shipped to her home, but others went to Pennsylvania.

FRAUD, FOX CHAPPEL LANE: A husband and wife came to the police station Nov. 1 to report someone had stolen their identities and was using their credit accounts. The money was refunded, but attempts to purchase merchandise with their accounts was continuing.

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